Rust Developer

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company that provides advanced solutions for mission-critical systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. With decades of innovation supporting government and commercial customers, they are known for delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance technologies that enable safer and more connected operations worldwide.

IT, Camden, NJ, Oct 26, 2025

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with deep expertise in the Rust programming language to play a key role in shaping the next generation of mission-critical embedded systems. You’ll help guide the organization’s transition to Rust, oversee integration of legacy codebases, and establish best practices for memory-safe and efficient software development.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams, architects, and system stakeholders to translate complex requirements into maintainable and high-performance software solutions. You will work as a core member of a Scrum team
, contributing to both design and implementation phases and setting the technical direction for product and infrastructure development.

• Support engineering teams in embedded software development using Rust.
• Lead the adoption and deployment of Rust best practices, patterns, and tooling across multiple product lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and evaluate hardware-software interfaces and system performance.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC, from requirements and design through integration and formal testing.
• Investigate complex technical issues and deliver effective solutions independently or within multi-discipline teams.
• Develop and maintain software test plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Use modeling tools and perform experimental testing to validate system designs.
• Participate in peer code reviews and defect tracking.
• Work with multiple programming languages (Rust, C/C++, Python) in real-time embedded environments (VxWorks, Linux, Integrity).

• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on Rust development experience in production systems.
• Strong background in C/C++ and object-oriented software design.
• Experience with embedded systems development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience converting C/C++ codebases to Rust.
• Background in real-time embedded Rust development.
• Knowledge of UML tools (IBM Rhapsody, Magic Draw/Cameo).
• Experience developing device drivers and board support packages.
• Exposure to Information Assurance, cryptography, or NSA Type 1 certification processes.
• Experience with DO-178 or similar software certification standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.

• Pay Rate: $70–$75/hr (W2)
• Competitive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities

| Embedded Systems | C++ | Real-Time Software | DoD | Secure Coding | Cyber Systems | VxWorks | Linux | Mission Systems | Defense Technology